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Day 1: Arrival in Istanbul, transfer to Four Seasons Sultanahmet, check in, leisure time in Istanbul
Day 2: Breakfast in the hotel. Departure from hotel for the tour of WONDERS OF OTTOMAN&BYZANTIAN EMPIRES including visits of St. Sophia, the magnificent Byzantine Church of all times; one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world. It has been nominated to be the 8th wonder of the world by many historians. Blue Mosque, one of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from 17th century architecture is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarets. Basilica Cisterns, it is a vast sunken palace that was originally built by the Emperor Constantine and enlarged by the Emperor Justinian in 532 AD. Called Yerebatan Sarnici in Turkish, it originally provided the large amount of water needed to support the household in the Great Palace of Constantinople. Later, it continued to provide water for Topkapi Palace. Spice Bazaar, is one of the oldest bazaars in the city. Return to the hotel.Accommodation in Four Seasons Sultanahmet Istanbul.
Day 3: Breakfast in the hotel, Departure from the hotel for the tour of OTTOMAN RELICS or SECRETS OF A PALACE including visits of Topkapi Palace, located on the promontory of the historical peninsula in İstanbul which overlooks both the Marmara Sea and the Bosphorus. The walls enclosing the palace grounds, the main gate on the land side and the first buildings were constructed during the time of Fatih Sultan Mehmet (the Conqueror) (1451 – 81). The palace has taken its present layout with the addition of new structures in the later centuries. Topkapı Palace was the official residence of the Ottoman Sultans, starting with Fatih Sultan Mehmet until 1856, when Abdülmecid moved to the Dolmabahçe palace, functioned as the administrative center of the state. Hippodrome, scene of chariot races, the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine are the highlights. Grand Bazaar, a mind-boggling labyrinth of 4000 tiny shops selling jewellery, antiques, carpets, leatherware and souvenirs. Accommodation in Four Seasons Sultanahmet Istanbul.
Day 4: Breakfast in the hotel, driving to Ankara the Turkish capital. City Tour includes all the top sights: the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations with its Neolithic, Hittite, Urartian and Phrygian works of art. Just up the hill from the museum, you’ll visit the Citadel, and then, down the hill near Ulus Square, the ruins of the Roman Temple of Augustus and Rome. Last stop is the Anitkabir, the mausoleum of Kemal Atatürk, the national hero who founded the Turkish Republic. Overnight in Ankara. Accommodation in Swissotel Ankara
Day 5: Breakfast in the hotel, driving to Cappadocia. Arrival, drive to a hotel, check in and departure for Cappadocia Complete Tour, including visits of the Göreme open-air museum, a UNESCO world heritage, to view some of the fascinating frescoed and rock carved churches. We proceed to visit the historic village of Cavusin, followed by a stroll among the majestic fairy chimneys of Pasabag. We continue to see Sarihan, a 13th century Seljuk caravanserai, very authentically and beautifully restored. We continue to the town of Avanos, renowned mainly for its pottery work. Overnight in Cappadocia. Accommodation in CCR Hotel Cappodacia
Day 6: Breakfast in the hotel. Departure for the have a Balloon Tours. The Cappadocia region is the place where nature and history come together beautifully. While geographic events have formed strange rock formations, during the historical period, humans carried the signs of thousand years old civilizations with carving houses and churches within these earth pillars and decorating them with frescoes.After balon tours we kindly advise you to have Remote Canyons Tour. You start travelling across the fertile plains of Cappadocia, passing through several villages and come to one of the largest fascinating multilevel underground city, namely Kaymakli, a unique feature of this region. Then you proceed to Güzelyurt (Gelveri), hometown of St. Gregory Nazianzen. You take a little tour of this very authentic Turkish village. After having lunch, we finally go down into the sheer-sided canyon of Ihlara. This deep canyon is quite lush and a stream runs through it all the way and on both sides there are rock hewn churches. You enjoy a very pleasant and easy 4 Km hike through the Ihlara canyon and we arrive in the Belisirma village, a very authentic and un spoilt village. Then you leave for Selime to visit this surreal ancient monastic site and several rock hewn churches. Accommodation in CCR Hotel Cappadocia
Day 7: Breakfast in the hotel, driving to Pamukkale (COTTON CASTLE ), arrival at North Gate of Pamukkale (Hierapolis). Visit of the Necropolis (cemetery) of Hierapolis which is one of the biggest ancient cemetery in Anatolia with 1.200 graves, Roman Bath, Domitian Gate, the Main Street, Byzantian Gate. Visit of an unusual natural and historical site with the sparkling white castle -like cascades. The dazzling white calcareous castles are formed by limestone-laden thermal springs, creating the unbelievable formation of stalactites, potholes and cataracts. Waters in the terraces are the sediments of the springs with calcium bicarbonate in 33C. Visit of Aphrodisias, the ancient city of some of the world’s most beautiful architectural wonders, visit one of the largest ancient Theaters, the Odeon, Bishop’s Palace, Stadium, Temple of Aphrodite and the Museum with the gorgeous reliefs and statues of the sculptors of Aphrodisias. Overnight in Pamukkale. Accommodation in Polat Hotel Pamukkale
Day 8: Breakfast in the hotel, drive to Fethiye. Fethiye is one of the most popular resorts due to its extreme loveliness. Set on a wide bay, strewn with many islands. The Beach and the Sovalye Island are real the destinations for those who like to enjoy the most beautiful sea. Belcegiz Bay is also good for such a visit and provides natural mountain scenery. Accommodation in LykiaWorld Hotel Fethiye.
Day 9: Breakfast in the hotel.Leisure time in the Fethiye.
Day 10: Breakfast in the hotel.Drive to Bodrum which will take about 4 hours. You should visit Dalyan which is on the Bodrum way. There is a magnificent four kilometre long, white sand beach just around the corner from Dalyan harbour.You’ll reach gorgeous Iztuzu beach, whose fine white shelving sands make it ideal for sunbathing and swimming. It is also a conservation area and one of the last nesting grounds of the endangered loggerhead turtle.Symbol of Dalyan after the famous Sea Turtles, Caretta Carettas. The ancient rock tombs of the Kings have become another symbol of Dalyan after the famous Sea Turtles, Caretta Carettas. Although there are many rock tombs around the area, the most famous are those which look direct to the Dalyan town from the opposite side of the river. These tombs are the resting places of the Kings of Caunos. They are carved in the style of Lycian rock tombs. After visit Dalyan drive to Fethiye. Bodrum, the southern most major holiday town of the Aegean, is the center of attraction of the whole region.The sea is crystal clear, at the rite temperature and there are hundreds of small coves to swim, many places to discover. Bodrum offers variety for people during their holiday as one night you can be dancing in one of the biggest clubs in Europe and another evening you can choose a romantic meal for two next to the sea at a small family run restaurant. For these reasons Bodrum Resort attracts both the young and elderly tourists through out the year. Accommodation in Rixos Premium Bodrum Hotel.
Day 11: Breakfast in the hotel. After breakfast visit Kos Island.Kos is a beautiful Greek Island and very popular destination.Kos Island is only 30 minutes away from Bodrum Harbour.Enjoy a traditional Greek lunch. You can spend your day at the bazaar or the beach.Kos Castle is situated just by the Harbour.After visit Kos Island return to the hotel. Accommodation in Rixos Premium Hotel Bodrum
Day 12: Breakfast in the hotel.Drive to Kuşadası, arrival to hotel.Check in the hotel and leisure time. Accommodation in Pine Bay Hotel Kuşadası.
Day 13: Breakfast in the hotel. Departure for the EPHESUS tour including visit of Ephesus, once the most important commercial center of the western Anatolia, is one of the highlights of Turkey that awaits for the exploring tourists, The House of the Virgin Mary (Meryemana in Turkish), located in a nature park between Ephesus and Seljuk, is believed to be the last residence of the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus. The peaceful site is sacred to both Christians and Muslims, and is visited by many tourists and pilgrims. Sirince village is located on the top of a mountain, anyone will enjoy the impressive wine yards’ and peach trees’ views on his way. Today the village is a perfect synthesis of Turk-Greek culture as of the 1920’s. All the narrow streets of the village belong to the women, selling handcrafts of all kinds, olive oil. Another attraction of Sirince is its wine: try its taste in small cafés or in the former municipal school restored. Accommodation in Gullu Konakları Hotel, Sirince Village.
Day 14: Breakfast in the hotel.Drive to İzimir airport.Flight to Istanbul.Transfer to Four Seasons Bosphorus Hotel.Leisure time in Istanbul. Accommodation in Four Seasons Bosphorus Hotel.
